Spire Global and OroraTech Awarded NASA Contract for Wildfire Monitoring
October 29 2024 - 5:45AM
Business Wire
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a
global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services,
was awarded a concept study contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory to develop space-based capabilities for a wildfire early
detection warning and active monitoring system. Spire will partner
with OroraTech, the global leader in space-based thermal
intelligence, to design a comprehensive and scalable solution.
Under the contract, Spire and OroraTech will develop a low-cost,
orbital solution for monitoring wildfire-prone areas in the United
States. Spire will leverage its experience developing and operating
space and ground systems alongside OroraTech’s expertise in thermal
infrared sensing for early detection of wildfires. OroraTech’s
orbital network of thermal sensors currently provides wildfire
detection and management services to commercial forest companies,
public fire departments and conservation areas on six continents
across the world.
Satellite data delivered in near real-time to fire managers and
first responders enhance decision-making and response times,
significantly improving wildfire management and mitigation efforts.
Finding a solution is critical, as the frequency and intensity of
extreme wildfires are projected to rise by 30% by the end of 2050,
according to a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and
GRID-Arendal.
“Wildfires are an escalating threat with far-reaching impacts on
our environment and communities," said Peter Platzer, CEO of Spire
Global. "Current monitoring methods fall short during peak periods
of fire intensity. By leveraging the transformative power of
space-based technology and our partnership with OroraTech, we aim
to close this gap and provide a scalable, low-cost solution for
early wildfire detection and monitoring.”
OroraTech has successfully operated thermal infrared sensors in
orbit on satellites designed and built by Spire. No earlier than
2025, the companies plan to deliver OroraTech’s next eight
wildfire-detecting satellites to orbit, dubbed OTC-P1, establishing
the first and largest constellation of satellites dedicated to
tracking and monitoring wildfires.
“Our orbital detection capabilities are incredibly valuable for
quickly finding, tracking and predicting the spread of wildfires
and will play a crucial role in mitigating their impact,” said
Thomas Grübler, Chief Strategy Officer & co-founder of
OroraTech. “Together with Spire, this unique technology is prepared
to close the detection gap and make actionable data available for
thousands of federal, state and local fire departments and
agencies.”
In 2023, Spire and OroraTech were awarded a contract by the
Canadian Space Agency to deliver preparatory work of a dedicated
satellite constellation to monitor all active wildfires in Canada
from space.
About Spire Global, Inc.
Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of space-based data,
analytics and space services, offering unique datasets and powerful
insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with
confidence in a rapidly changing world. Spire builds, owns, and
operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the
Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data
acquired by Spire’s satellites provides global weather
intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming
detection to better predict how their patterns impact economies,
global security, business operations and the environment. Spire
also offers Space as a Service solutions that empower customers to
leverage its established infrastructure to put their business in
space. Spire has nine offices across the U.S., Canada, UK,
Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore. To learn more, visit
spire.com.
About OroraTech
OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company
leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their Wildfire
Solution platform is powered by high-resolution thermal data from
its proprietary and public satellite system, which is trusted
worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022,
OroraTech has established a comprehensive global satellite network,
delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts.
The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night,
ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, OroraTech is headquartered
in Munich, Germany, with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Greece, and the United States. A dedicated team of over 100 experts
is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable
future.
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Zach Ricklefs Communication Manager, OroraTech
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For investors: Benjamin Hackman Head of Investor Relations,
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